Merlion Roars at The Esplanade & Singapore Flyer

A picturesque shot taken past midnight at the Merlion Park, one of the famous landmarks of great cities of the world.

With Singapore Flyer in the background, this is the world’s first floating stage – Marina Bay Floating Stadium (滨海湾浮动舞台) which was completed in 2007. It will be used to hold the opening and closing ceremonies of the inaugural 2010 Summer Youth Olympics. On August 9, the floating stadium will be under the spotlight during the 43rd National Day celebrations! And that’s in less than a week’s time!

The Merlion is a symbol of Singapore. This mythological creature is a charming hybrid of a lion and a fish, guarding the entrance to the Singapore River day and night.

How could I forget to mention the “Durians”?! Featuring The Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay (滨海艺术中心) for the performing arts. There is also a library, first of its kind in Singapore, that is devoted to the arts scene in The Esplanade.

The Singapore Flyer (新加坡摩天观景轮), standing at 165 metres (100 times of my height!), is the World’s Largest Giant Observation Wheel. Visitors can experience the breathtaking unobstructed views in all directions of the Singapore landscapes and even parts of Malaysia and Indonesia. The whole ride lasts for about half an hour.

Greeted by high-rise buildings that loom over the Singapore skyline while driving on the road.

I can’t help but feel sorry for myself for discovering your site just recently. I admire your features here. Very informative, my friend. Singapore is one of the first places I’d wish to visit. And that Singapore Flyer… amazing!

@KC: Oh you watch some tourism ads from India about Singapore is it? Haha, I bet everyone hopes that is beer from the Merlion’s mouth. You know, when the locals say, someone “merlion”, it could mean “vomit” =P. shhhhh…

@Borneo Falcon: Yes it’s a must-see sight! Remember take many photos n post them to show us!

wow ..I love your photos Eunice.. It’s the first time for me to hear about the FLyer.. would love to be in it.. We’re planning to drop by Singapore next year. Thanks for posting about your beautiful (but I think expensive huh?) country…;)

Your photos are so great and wonderful.. looks like taken by a professional photographer like you and ME… hehehehe! just kidding! I cant wait to go to Singapore again! You’re hooked to blogging Merlion now. Keep it up. I love your blog too!

by your posted picture here eunice…I’m dying to visit Singapore..hahaha..Well I have to start to save my salary now, so that I can go to Singapore…..I love the picture of “Merlon”, bridge is right this pictures you’ve post it here is like a professional photographer took it…btw is that durian again???weeeee…..I’m jealous….Well kadayawan is approaching here….I will eat plenty of durian..hahaha
I love your button….nice….muah..ingats

Anyway, I love your pictures… and those are excellent captures!
Do post more about great tourist spots of S’pore, and I hope to see another night sceneries pictures!
Night scenery is awesome XD I love it~

p.s: such a cute layout you have there ^^ and oh, that ‘someone’ certainly is not an artist/idol/singer XDD

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Eunice publishes travel stories, itineraries and tips on TravelerFolio. Created in 2008, the region's leading travel blog is the window to amazing places. She was the judge for OMY Singapore Blog Awards 2012, 2013 & 2014. She was the panel speaker for ‘Power Influencers in Asia Pacific’ at the Social Media Week event held in Hong Kong.